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Four more pro-life activists convicted under FACE Act
According to a Department of Justice statement, the pro-lifers face a “maximum of six months in prison, five years of... Read more
Trump accuses Biden of ‘persecuting’ Catholics
In an interview with Sean Hannity Feb. 29, the former president asserted that “Christians and Americans of faith are being... Read more
Six pro-life activists convicted of federal FACE Act charges, face over a decade in prison
The defendants were “each convicted of a felony conspiracy against rights and a Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE)... Read more
Six pro-lifers face FACE Act charges in Tennessee, could see 11 years in jail
The activists were videotaped walking into an abortion clinic and blocking access to the door by sitting in front of... Read more
Pro-life progressives make their voices heard at March for Life
Members of the Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising (PAAU) and other pro-life progressives gathered in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on... Read more
2023 witnessed continued attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers, churches
Attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers only got worse once Roe was officially overturned in June 2022, and they continued throughout... Read more
Elderly pro-life activist with ‘significant medical issues’ convicted on FACE Act charge
Paulette Harlow of Kingston, Massachusetts, 75, was convicted of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. Read more
Mark Houck and wife sue FBI, DOJ for malicious prosecution
The Houcks are being represented by a Kansas City-based law firm with the support of 40 Days for Life, with... Read more
Firebombed pro-life pregnancy center files FACE Act lawsuit
CEO Jim Harden said in a statement about the suit: “It is ridiculous that as pro-life citizens we are forced... Read more
Republicans urge repeal of ‘weaponized’ FACE Act due to anti-pro-life bias
The legislators introduced a resolution to repeal the FACE Act on the grounds that it is an unconstitutional use of... Read more
Exclusive interview: Convicted pro-life activist speaks out
Jonathan Darnel, 41, faces up to 11 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $350,000 fine after... Read more
Three more pro-lifers guilty on FACE Act charges, face up to 11 years in prison
The activists were indicted on felony conspiracy against rights and violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, also... Read more
Second trial of DC pro-life activists who staged protest begins
The trial follows the conviction of five of the defendants’ peers, who were convicted of conspiracy against rights and a... Read more
Thomas More Society files emergency appeal to release activist from pre-sentencing detention
Lauren Handy was among the five anti-abortion demonstrators found guilty this week of felony violations of the FACE Act. Read more
Pro-life activists found guilty of obstructing abortion clinic access in DC
All five defendants were convicted of felony conspiracy against rights and felony violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic... Read more
Acquitted pro-life activist Mark Houck announces run for Congress
The pro-life activist said that his arrest last year played a part in his decision to run for Congress. Read more
FACE Act charges brought against college student in Ohio pregnancy center attack
Federal charges have been filed against a 20-year-old college student in Ohio for allegedly vandalizing a pro-life pregnancy center in... Read more
New York attorney general sues pro-life group
The lawsuit targets the activist group Red Rose Rescue, whose members sometimes enter abortion clinics to discourage women from abortion. Read more
Brutal attack does not keep two Baltimore pro-life advocates from their work
Less than a week after being attacked outside Planned Parenthood, two elderly pro-life activists returned to continue their work promoting... Read more
Congress should withhold funds from a politicized FBI, Chairman Jim Jordan says
Jordan threatened to reduce the FBI’s funding during a hearing in which lawmakers debated whether laws are being selectively enforced... Read more
